Developed as a physical training aid by the Russian Army, kettlebells started finding their way into the US during the 1960s. While traditional weight training is aimed at working and strengthening individual muscles, the swinging movements of kettlebell exercises work several groups of muscles at the same time. Advocates claim kettlebell programs are perfect for improving athletic performance.

Tampa Bay has plenty of places where you can see talented acts at reasonable prices, ranging from up-and-comers to veteran acts who have fallen off the “A list” when it comes to touring but can still put on a great show.

College football bowl season seems to start a little earlier and run a little longer each year. College bowl games are a chance for fans and players to enjoy one last hurrah for a successful season. It also gives coaches a chance to lay the foundation for the next season with 10 to 15 extra practices. One of the newer bowls on the scene is the Beef ‘O’Brady’s Bowl, played in St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field.

There’s nothing that beats the pleasures of Florida living like enjoying a boat parade in sports shirts, shorts and flip-flops while the rest of the nation is just digging in for a long, cold winter. Two of the biggest and best boat parades in the Tampa Bay area are set for December 8 and are only a few miles apart with one in St. Petersburg and another at the beach community of Treasure Island.